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Date Announced For New Motorcycle Race On Isle Of Wight

A date has been announced for Isle of Wight Road Races next year (2022).

The original ‘Chale’ course will run over 12.4 miles through Chale, Shorwell and Brighstone using a long stretch of the Military Road.

The Diamond Races has been suspended, sources close to Isle of Wight Radio say it's because only one motorcycle race can take place on the Island in one year.

The paddock for the new event will be based at Atherfield and the action takes place between 20 - 23 April 2022.

Event promoter James Kaye said:

“We felt it was sensible to wait until after national restrictions had been lifted in England before sharing this announcement. We’ve had two false starts already due to the pandemic and we wanted to avoid further disappointment."

A six-week public consultation process will start from Sunday (1 August) to explain the format, timings and impact of the event; especially for those residents and businesses located close to or on the proposed course.

A public meeting will be held on 12 August and further details are on the official event website.

Isle of Wight Road Races (IWRR) will be an elite-level motorcycle racing spectacle that will attract many of the sport's top riders and teams. It is planned to be a showcase for British motorsport as well as a proving ground for sustainable biofuels.

James added:

“The Isle of Wight is an ideal location for us to pioneer the use of carbon-neutral fuels that are less harmful to our environment. Our Biosphere status encourages us all to learn new ways in which we can live on our diverse and ecologically important island. The Isle of Wight Road Races will be at the forefront of promoting future energy technology."

More details of the public consultation programme can be found on the event website: iwrr.co.uk/questions-answers

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